Enjoying lunch with my youngest grandchild, Hazel Honey. A nutrient-rich diet and supplementation helps nourish her rapid growth and development during the active toddler years.
The more time I spend with my youngest granddaughter Hazel Honey, the more I find myself brushing up on my knowledge of kids’ nutrition. I suppose it’s a proud grandpa thing. Hazel is an active toddler with an inquisitive mind, so like her parents, I want to make sure her diet fully nourishes both her body and brain. As I suspected, nutrition experts continue to point to one nutrient—the trace mineral iron—as a nutrient of concern. In other words, to make sure young kids get enough iron every day to fuel their rapid growth and development, extra vigilance is needed.
My father Carl F. Rehnborg in a field of alfalfa at the Lakeview Farm, California; circa 1958. The Lakeview farm is now retired, but historically it was considered the “workhorse” farm where we grew many of the long-term crops destined for Nutrilite products. The farm sat on a prehistoric lake bed, which accumulated nutrient-rich sediment that helped contribute to the fertile top soil.
Ever since my father began growing his crops for his food supplements in the 1930s, Nutrilite has been farming organically. Dad didn’t call it organic farming then because the term didn’t yet exist. It was J.I. Rodale who coined the term in the 1940s and is commonly regarded as the father of the modern organic farming movement in the United States.
Sitting next to a life-size statue of my father Carl F. Rehnborg. It’s easy to see why it’s a favorite photo stop for visitors at the Nutrilite Health Institute. The statue was inspired by his famous “Pepper Tree Talks” and his many conversations filled with visionary ideas. Buena Park, California. March 2017.
I’m often asked about the bronze statue of my father at the entrance of the Nutrilite Health Institute. He sits on a bench, under the shade of a tree, with his journal and glasses in hand, gazing into the distance as if reflecting on a thought. The statute is a tribute to his famous “Pepper Tree Talks” at our Hemet farm in the early days. But to me, it represents so much more. Continue reading My Father’s Real Super Power→
Field researcher Jessica Corcoran walks the echinacea field at Trout Lake West and Principal Research Scientist Dawna Venzon, PhD, RD, reviews literature in the lab. Hundreds of employees work together to ensure Nutrilite™ brand supplements are pure, safe and effective.
One of the most popular topics on my blog surrounds our traceability program. If you’re unfamilar with our traceability program, it’s a meticulous nine-step process that helps ensure our products are pure, safe and effective.
Traceability is more important than ever, so it’s worth revisiting. Consumers continue to demand information about the supplements (and foods) they consume. And, they should. They deserve to know what happens to a product before they buy it. It’s all part of making an informed decision. Our traceablity program not only makes that decision easier, it also helps consumers feel confident about the supplements they use every day. For this reason, I thought a quick refresher was in order.
Nutrilite Virtual Experiences: The next best thing to being there.
Over the past year, I’ve heard folks ask when tours of the Nutrilite Center for Optimal Health at our Buena Park campus will be starting back up. Our brand ambassadors are eager to return to in-person tours, too. I don’t blame them. Not only is it a great way to experience the rich history of the Nutrilite brand and see how we’re preparing for an exciting future, it’s also a lot of fun.
Until we open again, Holly Disney and the Nutrilite Experience team had to pivot. And, they did so in a big way with virtual experiences that allow you a behind-the-scenes view of all the action that makes the Nutrilite™ brand the world’s number one selling vitamin and dietary supplement brand.(1)
And, yes, it’s all from the comfort of your own home.
Tours from the comfort of your home
When Holly first took on her job as Supervisor of Nutrilite Experiences early last year, little did she know what would lie ahead. But she certainly knew how to adapt and how to be agile. She has over a dozen years of Amway experience in diverse roles from Research & Development to Regulatory to Business Intelligence to Strategy and Communications, so it’s easy to see how she’s a perfect fit to bring the best of Nutrilite to a virtual experience.
I have to say that Holly and team did a yeoman’s job with our new virtual experiences, and I’m excited for you to take a look.
The team now offers virtual experiences every week (Monday through Thursday). Join in, and you’ll learn about the history of the Nutrilite brand on a deeper level from one of our brand ambassadors. You’ll learn about the importance of traceability and how we track everything from seed to supplement to make sure our products are pure, safe and effective.
There’s also a session that we call Nutrilite 101. It’s an overview of our farming, science, manufacturing and other practices that, quite frankly, I think should be the benchmark for quality operations in our industry. Plus, each one-hour virtual experience includes a 30-minute question and answer period with a Nutrilite brand ambassador. So, you can ask about what matters most to you. In this way, every session is a little different and personalized to each group.
As a bonus, Holly thought this virtual learning platform would be a great way for our scientists, farmers and other experts to share their insights and innovations. So, each month, the team hosts a session with a different expert or thought leader.
How to participate
To view the tour schedule scan the QR code above or visit : www.amwayglobal.com/tour-amway/nec
The Nutrilite Virtual Experience is available in four languages: English, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish. To schedule a tour in your preferred language, you can check out the schedule here or scan the QR code to the right.
To me, these virtual experiences are an exciting way to get the important message of optimal health and the Nutrilite brand out to even more people around the world. There are so many things we all can do right now to embrace healthy living, we just need to take action. Participating in a virtual experience is an easy way to start.
Expanding our reach around the world
Ask Holly what she loves most about her new role in Nutrilite Experiences, and she’s quick to tell you. “Being able to help Amway Business Owners build their business is so exciting,” she explains. “The virtual experiences have expanded our reach. In fact, it’s almost limitless. We are able to engage with an exponential number of guests with this program and no longer have the limitation of being physically present to experience our Center. It’s almost like we have unlocked a key. We are seeing repeat visitors and more visitors from around the globe.”
She’s also quick to remind you that the experiences are free, all you need is an internet connection.
Make no mistake, once the world opens up, we’ll once again be greeting you at the Center of Optimal Health in person. In the meantime, I encourage you to visit us virtually from the comfort of your own home.
Cheers,
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References
1. Euromonitor International Limited; Vitamins and Dietary Supplements, World GBN, Retail Value RSP, % breakdown, 2019. Available at: https://www.euromonitor.com/amway-claims
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